Historic New England

Dress

Discolored/cream cotton (mull); drawstring V-neckline with ruffle collar of machine stitched embroidery; same band of embroidery at cuffs, bodice, center front and hem; narrow tucks on upper portion of elbow length sleeves and body of dress; sleeves lined with cream chiffon ruffle; boned bodice has ...

Date: 1896-1903

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 73618

Accession Number: 1969.5245

Dress

White cotton bodice with white linen skirt; Bodice has black velvet ribbon drawn through and around neckline; center panel embroidered with foliate trail; narrow tucks and inserted bands of lace at front and elbow length sleeves; narrow tucks at back; ankle length linen. Skirt with two patch pockets...

Date: ca. 1920

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 73619

Accession Number: 1969.5246

Dress with Chemisette

(A) Dress - Cream - filet lace; V-neckline (front & back); yoke has points around front and extending to shoulders, with lattice lace below; elbow length sleeves; silk chine taffeta waistband - cream ground with floral garland in pinks and greens with rosette at back; skirt front - panel of vertical...

Date: 1905-1912

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), embroidering, filet lace, linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 73620

Accession Number: 1969.5247AB

Two-Piece Dress

White cotton; cutwork; pale green lining; Bodice (A) - cream net chemisette with high boned collar; lace collar/shawl draped across front; decorative black velvet bow, waistband and sash, with black velvet piping at sleeves; pale green cotton band around yoke of chemisetts; boned bodice lined with s...

Date: 1905-1912

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork

GUSN: 73621

Accession Number: 1969.5248AB

Dress

White linen with bands of cutwork; Bodice (A): chemisette of scalloped lace with high boned collar; V-shaped neckline and back trimmed with scalloped edged cutwork and inserted bands of cutwork; long sleeves with several wide tucks, cutwork and lace cuffs; cream silk ball buttons at front and cuffs;...

Date: 1908-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), cutwork, linen (material)

GUSN: 73622

Accession Number: 1969.5249AB

Women's Day Dress

Irridescent chine floral stripe - cream ground, rust colored stripes and chine roses in pink with green leaves; high collar of coral taffeta with lace trim; coral taffeta bodice covered with cream chiffon; leg of mutton sleeves of striped chine with three coral bands with lace; pointed cuffs with la...

Date: 1897-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, chiné technique, cotton (textile), silk (textile), taffeta, twill

GUSN: 73623

Accession Number: 1969.5250AB

Evening Dress

Light blue and white striped taffeta, brocaded with bunches of small pink and white flowers chemisette or white net with high boned collar, net has narrow tucks; V-neck; striped dress has train, and is weighted throughout; has scalloped, ruffled and piped hem; lace "jacket" trimmed with ivory satin ...

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: Hallee, Jeanne (Maker)

Material: brocading, lace (needlework), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 73624

Accession Number: 1969.5251

Bodice

Cream lace with small flowers and scrolling foliate garland; net ground; lined with tulle and taffeta; high collar; lace lappet at each shoulder; blouson front; long sleeves; hook and eye closure; boned.

Date: 1900-1991

Maker: unknown

Material: lace (needlework), silk (textile), taffeta, tulle (meshed textile)

GUSN: 73625

Accession Number: 1969.5252

Dress

Green, silk overdress with green velvet bouquets and floral sprays; green satin underskirt with slight train; V-neckline with lace insert; green chiffon draped over shoulders, short sleeves of green velvet with lace under sleeves; pleated self belt with false buckle; overdress is cut away at front a...

Date: 1905-1912

Maker: Barroin, P. (Maker)

Material: chiffon, satin, silk (textile), taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 73626

Accession Number: 1969.5253

Dress

Cream corded silk ground with satin floral sprays of roses, which are printed and embossed over satin areas, in pale rose, yellow and greens; Bodice (A) - sweetheart neckline, edged with pleated tulle at decolletage, and trimmed all around neck with pleated cream satin; fitted elbow length sleeves t...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cord (fiber product), printing (process), silk (textile)

GUSN: 73627

Accession Number: 1969.5254AB

Vest

White silk printed with floral stripes (vertical) in pale pink, blue and green; black satin piping around neck, armscye and false pocket flaps; double breasted with three pairs self-covered buttons; false button closure with snap closure beneath buttons; lined with white china silk.

Date: 1915-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: silk (textile)

GUSN: 73628

Accession Number: 1969.5255

Vest

Cream linen printed with pale blue lattice with red roses; V-neckline; no collar; single breasted with darts; nine self-covered buttons; low pointed waist; lined with white china silk.

Date: 1920-1929

Maker: unknown

Material: linen (material), silk (textile)

GUSN: 73629

Accession Number: 1969.5256.1

Shawl

Yellow silk chiffon, oval with self ruffle all around.

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73630

Accession Number: 1969.5257

Underskirt

Lavender silk satin; smooth front floor length; fullness at back; box pleats at hem; pocket on left side; one pair silk ties inside with loops for holding boning/bar at back (boning is missing); hook and eye at back.

Date: 1880-1889

Maker: unknown

Material: satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73631

Accession Number: 1969.5258

Women's Evening Gown

Yellow corded silk; Bodice (A): squared neckline with wide lace collar, yellow chiffon at shoulders; sleeves of pleated and ruched yellow chiffon, with pleated cuff; smocking around waist; blouson front; boned; lined with white silk twill; lining has hook and eye closure; blouson front has overlappi...

Date: 1890-1900

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, cord (fiber product), silk (textile)

GUSN: 73632

Accession Number: 1969.5259AB

Two-Piece Dress

Black dotted net with velvet diamonds and bands, over black satin; Bodice (A) - squared neckline trimmed with white tulle and three bands of velvet alternate with white lace; cream lace stomacher with two black satin bows; blouson; boned; 3/4 length sleeves with deep lace double ruffle with black sa...

Date: 1904-1906

Maker: Hallee, Jeanne (Maker)

Material: lace (needlework), satin, silk (textile), taffeta, velvet (fabric weave)

GUSN: 73633

Accession Number: 1969.5260AB

Opera Coat

Opera coat; ivory satin/damask with large medium and small wreaths of roses, some have bows; roses; 3/4 length; lace collar with cream satin ribbon ruching; Bertha collar and shoulder ruffle of same lace with ivory ruching; tassel at front and back - silk cord with satin bows; 3/4 length sleeves wit...

Date: 1900-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: chiffon, damask, lace (needlework), satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73634

Accession Number: 1969.5261

Bodice

Cream silk twill sleeveless body. Hook and eye closure at center back. Chemisette with high boned collar of pleated ivory net over tulle trimmed with band of lace; four boned inserts in collar; Yoke of same pleated net over tulle, vest-like bodice printed with pink, purple, blue and green floral spr...

Date: 1905-1910

Maker: unknown

Material: net (textile), rayon, silk (textile), tulle (meshed textile), twill

GUSN: 73635

Accession Number: 1969.5263

Eighteenth Century Costume

Cream and pale blue striped taffeta, floral chine in pinks, blues and green; Bodice (A) - V-neckline with turned collar, dotted net insert with pale blue satin bow; dotted net Bertha collar with lace ruffle; short puffed sleeves with ruffled lace undersleeves; pointed waist with pale blue silk yoke;...

Date: 1909-1911

Maker: Barroin, P. (Maker)

Material: chiffon, chiné technique, lace (needlework), silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 73636

Accession Number: 1969.5264AB

Tea Gown

Robe `a la francaise style; Watteau pleats; oyster grey taffeta; cream chemisette of polka dotted net with high boned lace collar with ivory satin trim; same dotted lace used as ruffles at shoulders, cuffs and center front panel; grey taffeta overdress is open at center front to reveal lace covered ...

Date: 1899-1901

Maker: Hallee, Jeanne (Maker)

Material: lace (needlework), stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile), taffeta

GUSN: 73637

Accession Number: 1969.5265

Dress, 2 piece

Cream wool printed with shaded ground of tiny black leaves, with allover pattern of "peacock eye" medallions in gold and blue; Bodice (A) - tucked net chemisette with high boned collar edged with satin and featherstitching; tucked cross over pouched front, with tucks at shoulders to waist forming "V...

Date: ca. 1908

Maker: A Monteil (Maker)

Material: gauze, stitching, machine-made, printing (process), wool (textile)

GUSN: 73638

Accession Number: 1969.5266AB

DRESS

Cream net; printed with blue polka dots; printed with border of large rose/floral garland in pink, tan, green on blue picotage ground; high boned collar, hook and eye at collar back; collar has pleated ruffle and printed scalloped border (purple flowers and green leaves), chemisette collar has tucks...

Date: 1908-1909

Maker: A Monteil (Maker)

Material: stitching, machine-made, net (textile), printing (process), taffeta, wool (textile)

GUSN: 73639

Accession Number: 1969.5267

COAT

Ivory satin coat; 3/4 length; blue silk lining; "hooded" shawl collar with pointed and tassel at back; collar and cuffs embroidered with cream silk, satin stitch, stylized floral garland (flowers are enclosed by vine); full, kimono shaped sleeves, turned back cuffs; unstructured, full body; 2 pairs ...

Date: ca. 1909

Maker: unknown

Material: embroidering, stitching, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73640

Accession Number: 1969.5268

Tea Gown

Oyster satin; square neckline with beaded net insert; beaded panel at back; oyster chiffon draped around neck and shoulders, held in place at center front with satin loop; empire style waist of pleated satin; short puffed sleeves of cream chiffon, net cuffs, and trimmed with clear and silver beads; ...

Date: ca. 1909

Maker: A Monteil (Maker)

Material: beading (process), chiffon, stitching, machine-made, satin, silk (textile)

GUSN: 73641

Accession Number: 1969.5269

Dish Towel

Blue & white plaid

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73642

Accession Number: 1969.5271

Dish Towel

Blue & white plaid

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73643

Accession Number: 1969.5272

Women's Coat

Cream linen printed with serpentine garland of wheat, blue and pink flowers alternating with band of basket of flowers hanging from floral garland. 18th century style - cut away waist; white linen collar with blue piping; large buttons at front, cuffs, hip pockets; full 3/4 sleeves with lace ruffle...

Date: ca. 1910

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), linen (material)

GUSN: 73644

Accession Number: 1969.6030

Child's Blouse

White Polka-dot Swiss net; long net sleeves with deep dotted Swiss flared cuffs; high neck supported by four wire supports, edged with gossamer gauze; featherstitching at neck and cuffs; hook and eye closure at back; long silk tres at back; silk tabs at waist sides and front; waist lower and rounded...

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, net (textile)

GUSN: 73645

Accession Number: 1969.6031

Dish Towel

Blue and white plaid towel.

Maker: unknown

GUSN: 73646

Accession Number: 1969.6032

Vest

White cotton body; cotton front printed w/ pattern of birds, leaves & flowers in red, pink, green & gray; 5 iridescent black glass buttons; single breasted.

Date: 1940-1950

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73647

Accession Number: 1969.6033

Vest

White cotton body printed with green and white vertically striped front with overlaid floral pattern in red, pink, yellow, and gray; five mother of pearl ball buttons; single breasted.

Date: 1940-1955

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73648

Accession Number: 1969.6034

Dress

Charcoal grey wool; collar of blue and silver metallic lace, with black satin backing; low rounded neckline trimmed with black taffeta; long sleeves trimmed with black taffeta; fullness at waist; self-belt with black frogs; black taffeta sash at back with silk tassels; piping at side panels; center ...

Date: ca. 1914

Maker: O'Brien, Mary (Maker) Jordan Marsh Company (Retailer)

Material: flannel, silk (textile), taffeta, wool (textile)

GUSN: 73649

Accession Number: 1969.6035

Tea Towel

Cream, printed with figures in various towns/cities, with local animals and flowers; scenes divided by border of shields, flowers and hats in red, olive, yellow, and blue.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73650

Accession Number: 1969.6037

Woman's Dress

White cotton printed with small scale, scalloped edge diamonds (grey) with purple rose in center; Jacket (A) - shawl collar with wide pointed lapels; decorative "waistcoat" of purple and white striped silk, inset with hook and eye closure; three pairs of large, decorative purple shell buttons and pu...

Date: ca. 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), stitching, printing (process)

GUSN: 73651

Accession Number: 1969.6039AB

Women's Summer Day Dress

Purple and white striped cotton; Jacket (A) - shawl collar with wide pointed lapels; decorative "waistcoat" of white ribbed cotton, inset at center front; three pairs of large decorative shell buttons with cream braid frogs; 3/4 length sleeves; scalloped hem with extended points at sides; button clo...

Date: 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 73652

Accession Number: 1969.6040AB

Women's Summer Day Dress

White seersucker ground printed with allover pattern of small scale purple sprigs with green leaves; Jacket (A) - shawl collar with wide pointed lapels; decorative "waistcoat" of purple moire; inset at center front; three pairs of large decorative shell buttons with cream braid frogs; scalloped hem ...

Date: 1910-1913

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), printing (process)

GUSN: 73653

Accession Number: 1969.6041AB

Women's Summer Day Dress

Black and white striped cotton; Jacket (A) - shawl collar with wide pointed lapels; 3/4 sleeves; decorative inset waistcoat panels of black silk chine' with pink roses; three pairs of decorative large shell buttons, with seam frogs; hook and eye closure center front; scalloped hem, with extended poi...

Date: ca. 1915

Maker: unknown

Material: chiné technique, cotton (textile), silk (textile)

GUSN: 73654

Accession Number: 1969.6042AB

Tea Towel

Cream, printed with figures in various towns/cities, with local animals and flowers; scenes divided by border of shields, flowers and hats in red, olive, yellow, and blue.

Date: 1880-1890

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile)

GUSN: 73655

Accession Number: 1969.6043

Dressing Gown

Three-in-one: cream linen "coat" with open lace collar; lace trim along center front; bell-shaped sleeves with undersleeve, both with bands of lace. "Dress" of linen with high boned lace collar and yoke; gathered around yoke; buttoned at side; boned cotton bodice; lace at hem. Cotton "petticoat" w...

Date: ca. 1900

Maker: unknown

Material: cotton (textile), lace (needlework), linen (material)

GUSN: 73656

Accession Number: 1969.6044

Bell and Hammer, the Recluse

Square box with a sliding lid with thirty-three holes in a cross pattern, and a black rim.

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: unknown

Material: ivory (tooth component), painting (coating), wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73406

Accession Number: 1969.1161

Print

Round rectangular; gilt, multi; 18th c figs socializng on terrace

Date: 1875-1900

Maker: AFTER Ribera (Maker)

Material: engraving (printing process), hand coloring, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73407

Accession Number: 1969.1162

Print

Brn, gold; 8 side wire frame with hook; 18th c. romantic scene

Date: 1900-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: engraving (printing process), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73408

Accession Number: 1969.1163

Fan

Blue, grey, black, red; round rectangular with handle; Japanese man, woman front

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73409

Accession Number: 1969.1166

Fan

Blue, white, black, red; round rectangular with handle; 3 Japanese. figures, front; bxx, scroll back

Date: 1890-1920

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73410

Accession Number: 1969.1167

Function Unknown

3 rectangular arms, 2 with 5 holes, 1 shaped with hinge; bulbous pivot pt

Date: 1900-1968

Maker: unknown

Material: wood (plant material)

GUSN: 73411

Accession Number: 1969.1168

Cribbage

Pack of cribbage cards in rectangular box with sliding top.

Date: 1875-1925

Maker: W. H. Willis & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73412

Accession Number: 1969.1169

Pocket Whist

Yellow, red, green, black; rectangular box with four dials on front, sliding card compartment

Date: 1900-1925

Maker: De La Rue & Co. (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard, paper (fiber product)

GUSN: 73413

Accession Number: 1969.1170

Bizique Counters

White, gold, red, green, yellow; rectangular box with gold border; circular, square rectangular counters

Date: 1850-1875

Maker: unknown

Material: cardboard, ivory (tooth component)

GUSN: 73414

Accession Number: 1969.1171

Bric-a-brac

Brn, bge; busk shpd with carp handle, edge; butterfly, foliate mtfs

Date: 1890-1925

Maker: unknown

Material: bamboo (material), carving (processes)

GUSN: 73415

Accession Number: 1969.1172

Whist Counter

Brown, cream, black; oblong with rotating circulars; two central windows show numbers

Date: 1875-1899

Maker: M. De G. (Manufacturer)

Material: cardboard

GUSN: 73416

Accession Number: 1969.1174.1

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